Am I capable in being an RN?

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MoniqueS

54 Posts

Don't think about everything you have to know... just take it day by day, test by test. You can do it! Science classes are a lot of work but focus on the wonder of human body. Don't let anything stop you from getting to your goal... step by step!

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ImKosher

370 Posts

You are the master of yourself. We can't tell you if your good enough. Do your research, preview the career, and just do it if you like it. One thing I learned in life is to never regret anything. The only way to not regret is to "do it". If it doesn't work out oh well move on. If you like it, win. If not, what did you lose, time? Money? At least you can say you tried. Instead of "I wish I could've".

ruth88

16 Posts

I think if you put that passion you have to help others into your studies then you will do well.

karebear400

2 Posts

Specializes in none.

I have had the same worry as you, I loved helping to take care of my dad when he was sick with cancer and with the encouragement of my husband I decided to go down this career path. I have never worked in the medical field so I am not sure how I will truly like it, all I know is that I love the process of learning about the medical field and yes there are times that my classes scare me but so far I have done well. All of my medical classes that I can take as prereqs I have gotten 4.0's in, and when I was taking med term I realized that I needed something easy to take with me for flashcards and I came across quizlet.com in my google search. This program has been a God-send and not only can I review my flashcards but I can "play" cames with whatever I am currently learning which has helped me with my learning process. (You can also get an app for your phone called quizard that does the same thing using your flashcards from quizlet) I highly encourage you to step out and go for it, I think you will be surprised how well you actually do, I know I have been. :)

RNsRWe, ASN, RN

3 Articles; 10,428 Posts

I got interested in nursing because I love to help people. I just feel satisfied when I go out and serve others, especially those who are hurt and broken, both physically and emotionally. However, science is my least favorite subject and I'm afraid I won't be able to memorize all the different medical terms and human biological terms. I am willing to learn the skills in being a nurse, but I'm afraid I'm not good enough. I know nursing is hard, but what if I'm not capable even though I have the motivation and faith?

Ok, here's where I pull out my Blunt Stick and start waving it around.

There's absolutely no way anyone on an anonymous message board can possibly know whether you will succeed or fail in nursing school. How can we? We don't know you!

But I can tell you this: if you go into it with determination to study, determination to pay full attention to your classwork, dedication to setting boundaries for friends who want to pull you away from your studies, and dedication to STUDYING itself, you're most of the way there.

You can't go in with the attitude that you can't do it or you will most assuredly fail. People who succeed are not necessarily geniuses (believe me on that score), they aren't people who have some kind of a magic wand that blessed them with advantages you don't have. They are people who told themselves "I'M GOING TO DO THIS". And then did.

If this is something you want, you should do everything in your power to make it happen. If you succeed, it will be because you earned it. If you fail, it will be because it wasn't in the cards for you. But you surely will never know unless you try.

Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

I would strongly advise the OP just to dip a toe into nursing at first rather than making any sort of big (potentially expensive) commitment.

As an educator, I am very well aware that - no matter how hard they try or how strong the motivation - some people are just not cut out for hard sciences. Our brains are different, and no one is great at everything. If you're just not designed to deal with math, you'll only make yourself miserable & lose a lot of self esteem by trying to become an accountant. In the words of Albert Einstein, "Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid"

If the OP really is not wired to deal with extensive memorization or higher math, then nursing school is a no-go. But, as PP's have said, you never know until you try. Take one or two courses at a CC and see how it goes.

bbethune83

1 Post

I use to feel the same way "afraid of science classes ". I have a final tomorrow in A&P 1 at the time I am two points away from a A avg. This is a term class lasting only 5 weeks and boy was it hard but I dove head first into it. The information is so interesting and believe me it sticks. You will find yourself relating most things back to what you are learning. Part 2 starts Friday and I will be glad when the summer semester is over because I studied the whole time but for a good cause. Stay positive and realize our brains are powerful. Best wishes.

Specializes in psych, med/surg.

Science was my worst subject and I struggle to no end every day of school, but where there's a will there's a way. so just go out there and do it! we don't need a bunch of nurses that can memorize words, we need nurses who do it because they love helping people. you need to be smart. but intelligence needs to teeter totter with compassion.

mzhendrix10

4 Posts

I also have those same fears and feelings but im going to pray my way through school, and give it my all! I know im able to do it but sometimes we can hender ourselves, so put God first and he will lead ou through it!

Ron_

4 Posts

Hi JazzyJasmine,

If you like to help people the rest comes in time, once you'll get some experience you'll be more confident in yourself. If put a little passion and soul in what you do it's gonna be fine.

KDSkyy44

46 Posts

You can have all the motivation and faith, but not without the desire and passion for what you do.

My recommendation is try to take an anatomy course. Go get a CNA license (its short and fairly cheap) and get a job as a CNA or PCT in a hospital.

This will answer all your doubts and you will know how to proceed. No one can tell you but yourself if the nursing profession is well suited for you.

juliamagic

3 Posts

You are not ready for Nursing School if you are asking questions like this. Loving people and caring for them is not enough you need to be more confident and committed.

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